[Z06] 1st wax?
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Re: 1st wax? (Zoomin)
Whatever product you use I would start by claying the car, it will make a difference and make whatever polish/wax you use shine better and last longer when you start with a good surface. Apply away because your paint is fully cured when your car leaves the factory.
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[Modified by hcvone, 7:36 AM 8/13/2002]
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Re: 1st wax? (edv2122)
Good suggestion on the clay bar. I did that with my '01 vert as soon as I got it home. I didn't pull much off of the paint, but when my son got his '01 ZO6 we did the same thing and his had a surprising amount of grime on it.
I'd have to wonder, however, why you'd want to put wax on a new paint finish. My personal preference is Zanio (not a wax), but there are other non-wax products available. Before I switched to Zaino, for instance, I used Meguires No. 7 glaze.
I don't consider myself to be an expert on the subject by any means, but my impression has always been that you use wax on bad paint and some sort of glaze on good paint.
I'd have to wonder, however, why you'd want to put wax on a new paint finish. My personal preference is Zanio (not a wax), but there are other non-wax products available. Before I switched to Zaino, for instance, I used Meguires No. 7 glaze.
I don't consider myself to be an expert on the subject by any means, but my impression has always been that you use wax on bad paint and some sort of glaze on good paint.
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Re: 1st wax? (edv2122)
I've heard from people who should know that it's helpful to allow 60-90 days after the build date to allow solvent dispersal. There's a date close to the build date on the door sticker. FWIW.
You may need to clay bar. Even new cars can have rail dust and contaminants on the surface. You can put a plastic bag on your hand and run your fingertips over the paint surface. If there's junk on it, it'll feel like sand paper, and that means a clay bar cleaning is desirable.
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You may need to clay bar. Even new cars can have rail dust and contaminants on the surface. You can put a plastic bag on your hand and run your fingertips over the paint surface. If there's junk on it, it'll feel like sand paper, and that means a clay bar cleaning is desirable.
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Re: 1st wax? (rwd)
A pal of mine's brother is a bona fide paint engineer (chemical engineer) for Chevrolet....he told me what the 50th maroon/red looked like MONTHS ago. (he couldn't/wouldn't SHOW me, but he could describe it, which doesn't work. It's like describing Britany Spears to Ray :cool: Charles....) Anyway, he said to wait 4 to 6 weeks for fully cured paint. Not Ray, the brother.
Also...if you have any of that adhesive crud left over from when the protective plastic sheets were pulled from your car, it should be removed with plain old rubbing alcohol. Will not hurt the paint in any way, and disolves the crud instantly. This crud can be seen around the edges of the window molding on the roof, B-pillars, trunk panel where it meets the back window, etc.
Also...if you have any of that adhesive crud left over from when the protective plastic sheets were pulled from your car, it should be removed with plain old rubbing alcohol. Will not hurt the paint in any way, and disolves the crud instantly. This crud can be seen around the edges of the window molding on the roof, B-pillars, trunk panel where it meets the back window, etc.
